| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $240.25 | 13.857% | $273.5414 | $273.54 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.63 | 6.240% | $39.9781 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.86 | 3.145% | $48.3337 | $48.33 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.51 | 5.865% | $129.6952 | $129.70 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.42 | 12.602% | $17.3632 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.38 | 13.490% | $48.0971 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.31 | 11.770% | $258.5352 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.36 | $815.5439 | $815.55 | $815.60 | $815.50 | |